Midwifery in Ontario
Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM)
College of Midwives of Ontario (CMO)
Nutrition
Eating Well & Food Safety During Pregnancy: Ontario Dieticians in Public Health
Healthy Eating in Pregnancy SOGC
Iron Deficiency Anemia – Iron Rich Diet and Supplement tips: AOM
Eating Dates in Pregnancy
Food Handling for Pregnant Women: Health Canada
Exercise
150 minutes of moderate Exercise per Week in Pregnancy, 30 min. 5 days per week: Read more on the SOGC
Click on the individual Exercise topic: Prenatal; Postpartum; Pelvic floor & Core
Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health
Taking Care of Your Mental Health While Pregnant
Managing Depression
Postpartum Depression & Mood disorders: Best Start
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Resources through Canadian Mental Health Association:
Mary McGill Community Mental Health Clinic – Alliston
Perinatal Mental Health Local Groups and Resources: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
BRIA: a Women’s Virtual Mental Health Clinic
Big White Wall - a Free virtual support network available 24/7
Vaccines, Medications, Herbs and Supplements
in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
TDAP vaccination in Pregnancy: SOGC
Vaccines: Resources for Clients: Canadian Association of Midwives
COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy: SOGC
Cannabis safety: preconception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding
Mother To Baby - Safety of Medications and more during pregnancy and breastfeeding
SickKids Immunization InfoLine
Doulas, Perinatal Classes, Birth Plans
Association of Ontario Doulas: Find a Doula
Perinatal Classes: In Person, Online or Self Guided options: Simcoe Muskoka District Public Health Unit
Perinatal Education Videos by Holliday Tyson: Click on the specific topic:
Prenatal; Labour and Birth; Postpartum
Serenity Birth Studios: In Person Prenatal/Postpartum/Breastfeeding classes and Baby Shop
The Doula Group / Childbirth Education and Doula Services
Birth Plan Template
Night Nanny - New Mummy Co.
Pregnancy Topics
Pregnancy Info: SOGC
The Sensible Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy: Health Canada
Omama: Ontario Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum and Newborn Care
Preterm Labour signs and symptoms, Best Start.
Prenatal Genetic Screening Information
RH Negative Blood: How it can affect your pregnancy : SOGC
RH Negative Instructions.
Morning Sickness: Survival Guide
Association Of Ontario Midwives Pregnancy Topic Handouts:
Deciding How to Give Birth After Cesarean Section: Deciding What’s Best For You
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PROM) at Term
Advanced Maternal Age/ Pregnancy Beyond the Age of 40 yrs and Induction of Labour
When Your Pregnancy Goes Past Your Due Date
Breech Babies: External Cephalic Version and other Methods to flip a breech
Miles Circuit for Optimal Fetal Positioning
Waterbirth Safety: Evidence Based Birth
Waterbirth International
Click the 2 different links: Home Birth and Hospital Birth
36 Week Info Package
Hospital & Home Birth Supply Lists
Postpartum Topics
Newborn Registration 5 in 1: Service Ontario
Your Guide to Postpartum: Best Start
Guide to Postpartum Health and Caring for your Baby: Public Health Agency of Canada
Normal Newborn Behaviour and When and Whom to Call for Help: AOM
Safe Sleep for Baby
Bathing Your Newborn: Cord Care, Foreskin care and Skin Care: Video
Going Home After a C-Section- Mount Sinai
Vitamin K for your newborn, Click on the 2 different links:
Evidence Based Birth; or Canadian Pediatric Society
RSV Immunization for the Newborn: PCMCH
Newborn Bilirubin screening: Click on the 2 different links:
What is Jaundice? And, When your baby needs phototherapy
Ontario Newborn Screening, click on the specific test:
Dried Blood Spot Screening; Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)
Hearing Screening Information / Phone# 1 (800) 675-1979
Circumcision, about: Click on the 2 different links:
Video: Historical and Global Context; or, Handout: Canadian Pediatric Society
Circumcision Local Healthcare Providers’ Information: Click on the 2 different links:
Local Providers Contact Information; and,
The Circumcision Clinic, Barrie
Car Seat Safety
Car Seat Education, Advocacy and Installation Services (Tottenham)
Choking Baby (How to Treat) : Video
Life after Postpartum Hemorrhage– AOM
Resources for Sexual and Reproductive Health: Click on the different links:
Sex&U; Contraception Options; or, Interactive Contraception Decision Guide
Breastfeeding/Feeding
Signs that your Baby is Feeding Well
Vitamin D 400IU Supplement for Breastfed Newborns: CPS
Breastfeeding: About, Storage and preparation of Expressed Breast Milk
Breastpump Rental Program - New Mummy Co.
Formula Types, Storage and Preparation
Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute: Information & Videos.
Barrie Breastfeeding Clinic: Barrie and Community Family Health Team
Naomi Higenbottam: Lactation Consultant (virtual services)
Simone Coulter: Full Circle Lactation Consultant
Erin Bond Garcia: Lactation Consultant. LatchnFlow
La Leche League (breastfeeding support)
Tongue-tie Release Local Providers: 2 different links:
List of Providers; and, Simcoe Kids Dental, Tongue-Tie-Release and LC services (Innisfil)
Healthcare Organizations
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC)
Canadian Pediatric Society
Public Health Ontario: Infectious Diseases
My Sisters Place- A Safe Place for Women and Their Children
Complimentary Healthcare Partners
Core Restore Physiotherapy & Pelvic Health
Mindful Movement Physiotherapy, Pelvic Health, Yoga
Get Moving Physio: Wellness Centre
Allison Chiropractic Wellness Centre
Guild Chiropractic Wellness Centre
Physiomed Alliston
Pelvic floor and pediatric physio: RISE Physio (Shelburne)
Student-Led Massage Clinic- Georgian College
Alliston Massage Therapy Centre
Bodies In Balance Massage Therapy